Sister Betty! God's Calling You, Again!

What an amazing, ingenius and wonderfully enlightening read. It's wonderful to see comedy used in such a profound manner. If you are looking for rocket science this is not it. If you want to read about church folks, and maybe you, this is definitely it. This is not relegated to the Black church it's in most churches; I should know- I'm a white woman. Those who have a problem with its simplicity may see themselves :-) Kudos to Ms. Walker. I also recommend Mother Eternal. It's a novel and superb. I will never take my Christian walk for granted.

this book offers 7 vinettes exhibiting several flawed congregation members of the Ain't Nobody Right But Us-All others Goin' To Hell church. Sister Betty, once a very proud hypocrite receives a telephone call from God. The initial story centers on her very un-Christian-like behaviour after the call and her eventual turnaround. From that point of the book the rest of the stories center around characters whose names depict their particular flaws and embedded with laugh outloud hilarity in over the top yet familiar situations which are designed to draw you in with the laughter but make you think.I think this author has done something so ingenius that some will no doubt find it too tasking to see the deeper meaning and, of course, because there's no cursing such as in some other supposedly popular Christian fiction, it will perhaps not be as popular. My bookclub has had the opportnity to read her upcoming novel and it is pure delight. It's more of a serious read yet still utilizing these same characters in a outrageous and comical manner. In her upcoming novel, Mother Eternal Ann Everlastin's Dead we get a chance to see why these folks are the way they are and see redemption as well.Great job from this author.

Sister Betty God's Calling You Again is a collection of seven short stories about the zany congregation of the Ain't Nobody Right but Us-All Others Goin To Hell church. Sister Betty, who found herself changed after experiencing a phone call from God and a few misadventures one afternoon is trying to turn the congregation led by the Rev. Knott Enuff Money around. I found this collection of seven short stories to be both inciteful and hilarious. I like the idea of it being seven which is a number which equals completion. Finally, the bookclub had an opportunity to speak with the author. She could not come to Ohio so she sent a package which contained a video tape (she's an awesome comedienne) video CD's and other items. Each was autographed for the club members. She didn't have to do that with her busy schedule and I applaud her for keeping it. I recommend this book and others that are to follow.She kept it real...and like she said, don't let worry kill you off..let them church folks help!

Having waited for a couple of years to finally read the entire collection of the Sister Betty vignettes, I was not disappointed. I think that 209 + pages is not enough. What an imagination. I love the way the author uses the simple things from life and turns them into humorous messages of spirituality without being preachy. I also loved the way G'Orge-Walker lets her characters TELL the story. I've read so many reviews where the reviewer states that her characters just "jump off the page." This book was so well written that by the third story, I didn't need to know the character's names in order to know who was speaking.From start to finish, Sister Betty; a former hypocrit and head Pharasee at the Ain't Nobody Right But Us-All Others Goin' To Hell church is on a mission to save the members of her church. Aided by her snuff-dipping, crazy-eyed, take-no-nonsense buddy, Ma Cile they start off on their God-given adventure. I don't want to give anything away, but the two women are hysterical together and Ma Cile sometimes steals Sister Betty's thunder just by being herself.The characters Reverend Knott Enuff Money and Sister Ima Hellraiser were two of my favorite because they remind me of folks I know.On another note, I also read Ms. G'Orge-Walker's story, "Consequences" in the Proverbs for the People anthology. Her writing was totally different and I, again, was amazed at how she attacked a story about HIV and generational curses. It was amazing and I wouldn't have guessed, it was written by a comedy writer. You can't go wrong with Sister Betty! God Calling you, again.

Sister Betty has always considered herself a woman of God, so she is not shocked to receive a phone call from God himself. What is even more shocking is how she behaves after the call. Once a self-centered woman, she becomes more caring, and more cognizant of others feelings. She also has some revelations that forever change her life and the lives of those that attend the Ain't-Nobody-Else-But-Us-All-Others-Going-To-Hell-Church.In author Pat G'orge-Walker's new book, SISTER BETTY! GOD'S CALLING YOU, AGAIN! she offers a series of vignettes reflecting Sister Betty's efforts to keep everyone in the church on their proper path with God. All of the stories are tied together and offer up a cast of colorful and outrageous characters. My favorite character throughout the book is Ma Cile, she is the grandmother of two mischievous 10 year olds who are constantly testing her nerves and patience. This was something I could relate to, because when I was their age it was my goal to drive adults crazy.SISTER BETTY! GOD'S CALLING YOU, AGAIN! had me laughing from cover to cover. The author has found a way to marry humor and life's lessons, and the product is hilarious and informative. This is the first time I have read Pat G'orge-Walker's work but it will not be the last. I highly recommend that readers pick up this book and share it with their families.Reviewed by Simone A. Hawksof The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers